Jeanne Jones is a prolific author. She has written thirty-two books beginning with the Calculating Cook. With the publication of her first book came immediate demands for public speaking and media appearances. She toured the world, speaking on radio and television shows. As a longtime La Jolla resident, Jeanne is well known for her generosity and involvement in the community. She chaired the Timken's Orange and Black Gala and her work at the Timken, inspired by her college art major, helped take the gala to new heights and raise funds to support the various community programs at the museum.